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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ15W grades against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB250F

 HZ15W WB250F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB250F HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB250F

 HZ15W WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W versus the WB250F.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and WB250F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
31
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB250F
Also called as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-23 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $330 $250